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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,900.88, 16,351.92 and 3,109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,900.88, 16,351.92 and 3,109.08 is: 4,663.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,900.88 : 16,351.92 = 3,109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,900.88/16,351.92 = 3,109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,900.88x = 16,351.92 × 3,109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,900.88x = 50,839,427.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,839,427.43/10,900.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.79

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